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Farmer's Weekly
Attract more pollinators to your farm
The presence of pollinators is essential for optimal crop production. Janine Ryan looks at ways in which farmers can attract more pollinators to their farms.
7 min |
29 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The psychology of sales
At the recent Wagyu SA Conference 2023, held at Allee Bleue Wine Estate near Franschhoek in the Western Cape, Johan Strydom, the founder of Prime Wagyu, spoke about the way in which the psyche of different types of consumers affects their purchasing behaviour.
4 min |
29 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Tips to take care of your farm dog
Arslan Hassan looks at how farmers can provide their farm dogs with the basic necessities, as well as some added extras that will help you raise and keep a happy and healthy canine.
6 min |
29 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Guardian dogs to the rescue!
Christopher Johnson, a professor of wildlife conservation at the University of Tasmania in Australia, and Linda van Bommel, an ecologist at the University of Tasmania, write about the importance of guardian dogs to protect farmers' herds and flocks against predators.
9 min |
29 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Avocado and lettuce salad with avocado and cashew nut cream dressing
This avocado and iceberg salad is a perfect accompaniment to a hot summer’s day, and can be served as a light lunch or as a side. Photo and recipe: South African Avocado Growers’ Association.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Ford Everest takes adventure seekers far into the wild
For adventurers who need to tow, the Ford Everest’s rugged capability, innovative technologies and smart safety features make hitching and hauling a trailer or caravan easier, safer and more convenient than ever.
2 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
More about diagnosing mineral deficiencies in cabbages
Be careful of relying solely on a leaf analysis to determine mineral deficiencies in vegetables
2 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Beware of these avocado diseases
Stem canker, Phytophthora root rot and anthracnose are among the main diseases likely to affect your avocado trees.
4 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The importance of a business plan
A business plan is critical if you need investors or financing. In this article, Janine Ryan looks at the basics of developing a sound and attractive business plan for your farming operation.
6 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The basics of budgeting
In this article, we look at the basics of budgeting, how you should go about devising a budget, and why it is essential to keep your business and private budgets separate.
5 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Growing chickpeas, beans, peas and lentils
In this article, we look at the climatic requirements for the optimal growth of pulses in South Africa.
7 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
A general guideline to embryo flushing and transfer
Embryo flushing and transfer makes it possible for cows with outstanding genetic potential to produce many more offspring than with simply using natural mating
7 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The amazing history of the Avoca studs
The Orpen family has been farming near Barkly East in the Eastern Cape since 1866. Gavin Isted looks at the history of the farm and the current production methods used for running the Avoca cattle and sheep studs.
8 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Burgundy Exchange promotes winemaking skills
Ten farmworkers recently left South Africa for Burgundy to hone their winemaking and viticulture skills.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
eThekwini agro-ecology hubs to assist farmers
A new project in eThekwini aims to focus on creating sustainable projects and food security
2 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Organic trace minerals lead to huge return on investment
Trace minerals serve an important role in the growth of cattle
3 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Indonesian farmers take a new approach to improve farming
The UN has commended Indonesian farmers who are taking a more climate-friendly agricultural approach by putting an end to the burning of land in the area.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Fires destrov more than 400 000ha in North West
Close to 450 000ha had been destroyed by veld fires in North West by 6 September, according to Naudé Pienaar, Agri North West assistant manager.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Sugar levy, failing municipal infrastructure among factors leading to RCL losses
Load-shedding and high feed costs revealed to have affected RCL’s earnings
2 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
South African Wagyu beef a hit at Hong Kong expo
Wagyu SA, the cattle breeder’s society for Wagyu in the country, recently took the initiative to attend an international food expo on behalf of its members. Wagyu SA and its affiliate, Certified Wagyu Beef (CWB), took a booth at the internationally renowned Hong Kong Food Expo, held from 17 to 21 August, to assist its members in their drive to increase South African Wagyu beef exports.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Competition Commission to offer workshops
The Competition Commission’s Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI) has embarked on a series of workshops with small and emerging farmers where the FPMI will engage farmers on their experiences.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa's consumer food inflation likely to continue slowing
One would be forgiven for missing crucial economic data releases during the busy calendar of the BRICS summit in the week of 25 August in South Africa.
3 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
What makes the ideal feedlot weaner?
This article looked at what the feedlot manager looks for in an animal.
3 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Eritrea's Msilam Dam to bolster food security and change lives for the better
Eritrea has limited fresh water: its erratic rainfall has left most of the country arid. This is a challenge for Eritreans who depend on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods.
3 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Eggs baked in peri-peri chicken livers
This delicious and nutritious meal can be made for around R100, and is worth trying even if you're not on a budget.
1 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
King Charles's cheeky steed
At the Trooping the Colour ceremony, held in June, Britain's king rode a tall, feisty mare called Noble, who had been presented to him by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, known as the 'Mounties'.
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Rugged aesthetic, bold road presence
JAC Motors South Africa recently introduced the latest addition to its line-up, the T8 2.0L CTI Super Lux double cab.
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing with white blister rust on your cabbages
Cronartium ribicola is a species of rust fungus in the family Cronartiaceae that causes white blister rust
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The patriotic carrot
An urban legend holds that orange carrots were bred to honour Prince William of Orange. But is it true?
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The flavourful African horned cucumber
It seems ridiculous that the delicious horned cucumber is not a regular feature on the fruit shelves of our local supermarkets, because it is grown commercially in a host of other countries, including Australia, New Zealand and the US.
2 min |